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Is Chipper Jones [Luminescent] #T12A worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Chipper Jones [Luminescent] #T12A sells for $76.00 against $12.08 raw: a $63.92 spread, 6.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($68.67) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $12.08
- Grade 9.5
- $76.00
- PSA 9
- $68.67
- Gem premium
- 6.3×
- As of
- Jul 11, 2026
Break-even by outcome and fee
| If it comes back… | Sells for | Economy / bulk (~$25.00) | Standard (~$50.00) | Express (~$150) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem — Grade 9.5 | $76.00 | +$38.92 | +$13.92 | −$86.08 |
| PSA 9 | $68.67 | +$31.59 | +$6.59 | −$93.41 |
| PSA 8 | $49.49 | +$12.41 | −$12.59 | −$113 |
Net = sale price − $12.08 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
Expected value — how often does it need to gem?
| Chance it gems | Expected sale | Expected net (standard fee) |
|---|---|---|
| 25% | $70.50 | +$8.42 |
| 50% | $72.34 | +$10.26 |
| 75% | $74.17 | +$12.09 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $76.00 |
| 9 | $68.67 |
| 8 | $49.49 |
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Grading Chipper Jones [Luminescent] #T12A — FAQ
Is Chipper Jones [Luminescent] #T12A worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Chipper Jones [Luminescent] #T12A sells for $76.00 against $12.08 raw: a $63.92 spread, 6.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($68.67) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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